Job summary
This is a substantive post for a general radiologist with a subspecialist interest in paediatric imaging. The candidate must have extensive experience in paediatric and general radiology. A second area of subspecialist interest would be desirable.
The successful applicant will be joining a highly motivated and enthusiastic team of 12 consultant radiologists. There will be an average of 8 PAs of direct clinical care and 2 PAs are allocated for supporting professional activities over a 4 day working week, with the possibility for an additional PA should the successful applicant wish to work over 5 days. All Consultants have the option of 1 day working from home should they wish.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post will be as follows:
To provide, in conjunction with consultant colleagues, a comprehensive radiology service.
To provide an imaging advisory service for the hospital together with other Consultants in line with an agreed job plan with on call rota and prospective cover
To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with General Practitioners and community services.
To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary working within the radiology department.
To participate in the governance process.
To take part in continuing medical education activities
About us
Since becoming a Foundation Trust in 2004, the Trust has maintained its reputation as a high performing provider, delivering quality patient and service user care whilst also achieving compliance with key performance and regulatory requirements.
In January 2014 the Trust launched a new organisation strategy, Achieving Together. This strategy sets out our priorities, goals and values for going beyond our current high standards and establishing the Trust as one of country's foremost health providers with a reputation for quality, innovation and leading the way on service integration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is anticipated the job plan will consist of: 2 sessions Ultrasound, 1 session MR, 2 sessions CT (1 acute CT and 1 session cold reporting), 1 session NICU X-ray reporting, 1 session meetings (interesting cases, neonatal and paediatric x-ray meetings), 1 session On Call and 2 SPAs. Part time applications would be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is anticipated the job plan will consist of: 2 sessions Ultrasound, 1 session MR, 2 sessions CT (1 acute CT and 1 session cold reporting), 1 session NICU X-ray reporting, 1 session meetings (interesting cases, neonatal and paediatric x-ray meetings), 1 session On Call and 2 SPAs. Part time applications would be considered.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's specialist register relevant to the post or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interview
- FRCR (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g. MD, PhD) MRCP or equivalent
Relevant experience in speciality/sub speciality
Essential
- Extensive experience in Paediatric imaging.
- Participation in paediatric multidisciplinary team meetings
Desirable
- Fellowship in paediatric imaging
Clinical skills
Essential
- Able to report a range of CT imaging independently.
- Proficient in performing general adult and paediatric ultrasound
- Competent reporting plain x-ray, including NICU X-rays
- Adult neuro and spine MR reporting experience
Desirable
- Paediatric and Neo-natal Neuro and MSK MR
- Ability to perform and report MCUGs and barium swallows.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's specialist register relevant to the post or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interview
- FRCR (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g. MD, PhD) MRCP or equivalent
Relevant experience in speciality/sub speciality
Essential
- Extensive experience in Paediatric imaging.
- Participation in paediatric multidisciplinary team meetings
Desirable
- Fellowship in paediatric imaging
Clinical skills
Essential
- Able to report a range of CT imaging independently.
- Proficient in performing general adult and paediatric ultrasound
- Competent reporting plain x-ray, including NICU X-rays
- Adult neuro and spine MR reporting experience
Desirable
- Paediatric and Neo-natal Neuro and MSK MR
- Ability to perform and report MCUGs and barium swallows.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
